2022-01-14 ศัพท์ น่าสับสน - Set – C – cheap & inexpensive

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2022-01-14

ศัพท์ น่าสับสน - Set – C – cheap & inexpensive

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Dictionary.com:

ออกเสียง cheap = “CHEEP”

ออกเสียง Inexpensive = “in-ik-SPEN-siv”

 

Dictionary of Problem Words and Expressions:

cheap & inexpensive

These words agree in their meaning of “low-cost” 

but differ in application.

Cheap suggests inferiority, shoddiness, poor workmanship, small value:

“This is a cheap piece of workmanship.”

“This coat was made with cheap fur.”

 

Inexpensive indicates “more expensive than cheap”

and suggests that, although low in price, 

aninexpensive article is worth its cost:

“She bought an inexpensive but attractive suit.”

“Jock purchased an inexpensive car whose value equaled it cost.”

 

In stores, merchants recognize the distinction between these words:

they invariably refer to low-cost items as inexpensive,never as cheap.

 

Dictionary.com:

SYNONYM STUDY FOR CHEAP           

Cheap & inexpensive agree in their suggestion of low cost. 

Cheap now usually suggests shoddiness, inferiority, showy imitation, complete unworthiness, and the like: 

a cheap kind of fur. 

 

Inexpensive emphasizes lowness of price (although more expensive than cheap)

and suggests that the value is fully equal to the cost: 

an inexpensive dress. 

 

It is often used as an evasion for the more specific cheap.

 

Collins COBUILD English Usage:

cheap - cheaply 

1. 'cheap' as an adjective

Cheap goods or services cost less than other goods or services of the same type.

...cheap red wine.

...cheap plastic buckets.

A solid fuel cooker is cheap to run.

 

2. 'cheap' as an adverb

In conversation, cheap can also be an adverb, 

but only with verbs which refer to the buying, selling, or hiring of things.

I thought you got it very cheap.

You can hire boots pretty cheap.

 

3. 'cheaply'

With other verbs, the adverb you use is cheaply.

You can play golf comparatively cheaply.

In fact you can travel just as cheaply by British Airways.

 

4. 'low'

You do not say that things such as wages, costs, or payments are 'cheap'. 

You say that they are low.

If your family has a low income, you can apply for a student grant.

...tasty meals at a fairly low cost.